Mercury

Mercury takes 7.5 hours to transit the sun

Published May 13, 2016 | By Cosmic Tribune

[CLICK ON IMAGE FOR HIGH RESOLUTION, Howard Brown-Greaves]

On May 9, the diminutive disk of Mercury spent about seven and a half hours crossing in front of the Sun as viewed from the general vicinity of Earth.

It was the… Continue reading →

Scientists discover evidence of water ice at Mercury’s poles

Published December 2, 2012 | By Cosmic Tribune

Mercury, the smallest and innermost planet in our solar system, revolves around the sun in a mere 88 days, making a tight orbit that keeps the planet incredibly toasty. Surface temperatures on Mercury can reach a blistering 800 degrees Fahrenheit… Continue reading →

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